Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Exam (questions and answers) 2024

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Exam (questions and answers) 2024 Which of the following conditions is NOT hereditary? A. Migraines B. Diabetes C. Nystagmus D. Conjunctivitis - CORRECT ANSWER-D. COnjunctivitis Which part of the patient examination is performed by asking specific questions in an orderly sequence? - CORRECT ANSWER-History What is an important question to ask a patient that complains of a "red eye"? - CORRECT ANSWER-Do you have blurred vision? The term used to rear to symptoms due to uncorrected refractive error is ... - CORRECT ANSWER-asthenopia Symptoms associated with a red, irritated, bloodshot eye are most likely due to a(n) - CORRECT ANSWER-conjunctivits Which of the following MOST qualifies as a chief complaint? A. Current medications B. Munson's sign C. eye fatigue D. Exophoria - CORRECT ANSWER-D. Eye fatigue Which common familial ocular disorder should you record during a patient's history? A. Scholiosis B. Keratoconus C. Hemophilia D. Cholesteremia - CORRECT ANSWER-B. Keratoconus Which of the following symptoms requires prompt attention? A. Diplopia B. Halos around lights C. Pain in the eye D. Sudden loss of vision - CORRECT ANSWER-D. sudden loss of vision After introduction to the patient, one of the first items that should be obtained as part of history taking is... - CORRECT ANSWER-the chief complaint or reason for the patient's visit When a patient complains of diplopia, why is it important to ask if the second image does away after closing one eye? - CORRECT ANSWER-To determine the type of dup;opia the patient is experiencing In general, which types of allures should be discussed with the patient? - CORRECT ANSWER-medication and contact allergies Of the following conditions, which one is least likely to cause transient loss of vision? A. Papilledema B. Carotid artery disease C, Thyroid disorder D. Migraine - CORRECT ANSWER-C. Thyroid disorder Which history taking category would not typically be pertinent when interviewing a patient with a chief complaint of headaches? A. Duration B. Cause C. Date D. ethnicity - CORRECT ANSWER-D. ethnicity